How After School Programs Inspire Today’s Youth

By Kevin Gilmore, National Afterschool Association Next Generation 2017 Award Nominee As a sponsor of the National Afterschool Association Next Generation Award for Afterschool for 2017, we are recognizing the nominees and winners for their dedication to afterschool. I started in … Read More


4 Star Wars Makerspace Activities for Kids

Looking for themed Makerspace activity ideas for your school or afterschool program? Here are 4 Star Wars activities that will inspire students to be creative and inventive! FREE Printable Download Download the printable cards for these activities here! Star Wars … Read More


3 Simple Learning Activities for Preschool Students

Learn 3 new activities that can help preschoolers play and learn! We tried these with our students at Cathy’s Nursery School. Each activity helped teach them different skills and are great for early childhood education. They also kept their focus … Read More


Educational Lesson Plan Ideas for Diversity

Diversity is an important topic in education. Teachers and afterschool professionals can help instill an appreciation for other cultures in students. With our EduCraft® Kids of All Nations Craft Kit, kids can create and design their own paper craft based on … Read More


Edible Garden Project – Making a Difference Afterschool

By Ledisney Rodriguez, National Afterschool Association Next Generation Award 2017 Nominee The S&S Worldwide team is proud to be the sponsor of the National Afterschool Association Next Generation Award for Afterschool for 2017. We are honored to highlight the nominees … Read More


Torn Paper Art and Writing Lesson for Elementary School

Objective: To inspire children’s writing through the use of textured torn paper and collage Age: 6+ Time: 30-45 minutes (writing varies) Grades: 1st + Materials: Construction paper Glue Lined paper Pencils Lesson for Torn Paper Art 1. Allow your students … Read More


Why Teachers are Incorporating Yoga in the Classroom

Yoga has become a great way for classroom teachers, PE teachers, and even after school coordinators to help students de-stress from their day, re-energize and clear their minds to focus. Yoga creates the support for students to not just build … Read More


DIY Trunk or Treat Ideas for Halloween

When I was growing up, I would spend all of September and October determining my costume for Halloween. Halloween back then meant trick or treating around the neighborhood with my siblings and friends, when we were really young our parents … Read More



Kaleidoscope Craft with Educational Activity Ideas

The EduCraft® Kaleidoscopes Craft Kit is one of our most popular craft kits. It makes 25 kaleidoscopes that rotate to make spectacular patterns. This is a great group activity for the classroom, afterschool, or at any educational program. View the instructions below, along … Read More